Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula

Trip Details

Traveling to the farthest reaches of the world doesnÂ’t mean you canÂ’t be comfortable! Embark on this ideal introduction to Antarctica aboard a beautiful expedition ship that combines adventure with service and many amenities of a classic passenger vessel. The outstanding cuisine may vie with the landscape and wildlife for your attention. Depart and finish in the port of Ushuaia in Argentina, and visit prime sites along the Antarctic Peninsula and the neighboring South Shetland Islands. This program emphasizes wildlife viewing, possible visits to scientific bases, breathtaking scenery with narrow waterways, glaciers, icebergs and rugged mountains. Enjoy quality and value at a good price!

ExpeditionTripsÂ’ Program Manager, Joy Martinello, has sailed aboard the Clipper Adventurer. Click to view her travel journal and photos!

Itinerary

Days 1-2: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Arrive in Ushuaia, a small town at the "end of the world" surrounded by rugged peaks and glaciers, and transfer independently to your conveniently located hotel. The following day, in the afternoon, the Expedition Team gets you settled aboard your ship as you sail into the Beagle Channel to start your Antarctic expedition.

Days 3-4: Crossing the Drake Passage

Among the many unforgettable experiences youÂ’ll have on your journey, food will certainly be one of them. It may seem as if you are dining in one of the finer restaurants in the world, with one exception: other restaurants would never interrupt you with shouts of Â“whales ahead at 12 oÂ’clock.Â”
YouÂ’ll be properly prepared for wildlife sightings, because our Expedition Team delivers an incomparable education program as you cross the Drake Passage en route to Antarctica.

Days 5-9: Exploring the South Shetland Islands &amp; the Antarctic Peninsula

Days 10-11: Drake Passage

Returning to Ushuaia across the Drake Passage, you know you are one of the people in the world that have set foot on Antarctica. The adventure will be with you forever. You may already be thinking of a return trip Â– as many have found before, the lure of Antarctica is a strong one.

Day 12: Ushuaia

You disembark after breakfast and are transferred to the airport for your independent flights home.

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Although it may have once been a place for intrepid madmen explorers, today trip to Antarctica are surprisingly affordable, very safe, and still hold that magical awe and wonder. With glaciers and icebergs the size of skyscrapers, narrow fjords, spectacular bays, the Antarctic has some of the greatest concentration of wildlife in the world. Humpback whales, seal colonies, seabirds, and a host of diverse wildlife seen only in a few places throughout the world are all found on these icy shores....